The University of Bahrain ranked 1st in Bahrain, 2724th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 79 research topics. The University of Bahrain ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,437 academic publications and 73,842 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Engineering in Bahrain and 1780th in the World with 3,908 publications made and 53,580 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
University of Bahrain
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 64 | 66 |
| 1992 | 60 | 82 |
| 1993 | 48 | 87 |
| 1994 | 52 | 103 |
| 1995 | 52 | 94 |
| 1996 | 56 | 108 |
| 1997 | 27 | 133 |
| 1998 | 26 | 145 |
| 1999 | 35 | 129 |
| 2000 | 33 | 160 |
| 2001 | 37 | 174 |
| 2002 | 54 | 305 |
| 2003 | 57 | 242 |
| 2004 | 54 | 249 |
| 2005 | 47 | 320 |
| 2006 | 61 | 391 |
| 2007 | 75 | 444 |
| 2008 | 74 | 554 |
| 2009 | 75 | 654 |
| 2010 | 88 | 748 |
| 2011 | 80 | 911 |
| 2012 | 105 | 1051 |
| 2013 | 117 | 1304 |
| 2014 | 117 | 1413 |
| 2015 | 119 | 1634 |
| 2016 | 109 | 1870 |
| 2017 | 131 | 2106 |
| 2018 | 190 | 2394 |
| 2019 | 269 | 2988 |
| 2020 | 306 | 3957 |
| 2021 | 334 | 5047 |
| 2022 | 415 | 6354 |
| 2023 | 336 | 7556 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Physics in Bahrain and 1930th in the World with 3,321 publications made and 39,184 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
University of Bahrain
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 63 | 66 |
| 1992 | 52 | 81 |
| 1993 | 45 | 83 |
| 1994 | 52 | 98 |
| 1995 | 50 | 89 |
| 1996 | 52 | 107 |
| 1997 | 26 | 126 |
| 1998 | 26 | 134 |
| 1999 | 36 | 133 |
| 2000 | 34 | 154 |
| 2001 | 31 | 164 |
| 2002 | 46 | 279 |
| 2003 | 50 | 222 |
| 2004 | 49 | 228 |
| 2005 | 40 | 289 |
| 2006 | 58 | 358 |
| 2007 | 72 | 409 |
| 2008 | 54 | 489 |
| 2009 | 60 | 576 |
| 2010 | 78 | 683 |
| 2011 | 79 | 855 |
| 2012 | 77 | 955 |
| 2013 | 97 | 1172 |
| 2014 | 105 | 1254 |
| 2015 | 98 | 1477 |
| 2016 | 108 | 1649 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1930 |
| 2018 | 152 | 2113 |
| 2019 | 218 | 2687 |
| 2020 | 249 | 3559 |
| 2021 | 265 | 4385 |
| 2022 | 313 | 5497 |
| 2023 | 285 | 6531 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Physics.
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Bahrain and 1980th in the World with 3,066 publications made and 38,156 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 6 | In Bahrain |
| #735 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #1980 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 43 | 32 |
| 1992 | 40 | 54 |
| 1993 | 30 | 37 |
| 1994 | 33 | 65 |
| 1995 | 37 | 56 |
| 1996 | 35 | 70 |
| 1997 | 17 | 83 |
| 1998 | 19 | 106 |
| 1999 | 33 | 100 |
| 2000 | 26 | 105 |
| 2001 | 23 | 125 |
| 2002 | 18 | 176 |
| 2003 | 28 | 150 |
| 2004 | 44 | 181 |
| 2005 | 31 | 210 |
| 2006 | 32 | 262 |
| 2007 | 46 | 276 |
| 2008 | 49 | 360 |
| 2009 | 59 | 504 |
| 2010 | 56 | 601 |
| 2011 | 70 | 761 |
| 2012 | 65 | 916 |
| 2013 | 85 | 1115 |
| 2014 | 86 | 1300 |
| 2015 | 93 | 1516 |
| 2016 | 96 | 1603 |
| 2017 | 110 | 1779 |
| 2018 | 148 | 2020 |
| 2019 | 206 | 2455 |
| 2020 | 284 | 3462 |
| 2021 | 328 | 4548 |
| 2022 | 359 | 5796 |
| 2023 | 314 | 6971 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Environmental Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Bahrain and 2190th in the World with 3,000 publications made and 33,405 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #1 of 7 | In Bahrain |
| #626 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #2190 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Bahrain
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 20 | 9 |
| 1992 | 18 | 22 |
| 1993 | 17 | 16 |
| 1994 | 24 | 21 |
| 1995 | 22 | 24 |
| 1996 | 25 | 29 |
| 1997 | 13 | 39 |
| 1998 | 13 | 48 |
| 1999 | 20 | 43 |
| 2000 | 17 | 46 |
| 2001 | 19 | 61 |
| 2002 | 26 | 113 |
| 2003 | 25 | 85 |
| 2004 | 19 | 101 |
| 2005 | 18 | 114 |
| 2006 | 28 | 172 |
| 2007 | 22 | 191 |
| 2008 | 38 | 227 |
| 2009 | 44 | 333 |
| 2010 | 47 | 372 |
| 2011 | 73 | 486 |
| 2012 | 88 | 662 |
| 2013 | 98 | 832 |
| 2014 | 101 | 1028 |
| 2015 | 96 | 1133 |
| 2016 | 93 | 1124 |
| 2017 | 95 | 1151 |
| 2018 | 163 | 1428 |
| 2019 | 216 | 1825 |
| 2020 | 316 | 2607 |
| 2021 | 396 | 3948 |
| 2022 | 404 | 5507 |
| 2023 | 314 | 6686 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Computer Science in Bahrain and 1798th in the World with 2,937 publications made and 32,213 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 6 | In Bahrain |
| #666 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1798 of 6,752 | In the World |
University of Bahrain
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 28 | 22 |
| 1992 | 28 | 38 |
| 1993 | 26 | 32 |
| 1994 | 32 | 48 |
| 1995 | 27 | 40 |
| 1996 | 33 | 50 |
| 1997 | 26 | 68 |
| 1998 | 19 | 76 |
| 1999 | 20 | 69 |
| 2000 | 17 | 87 |
| 2001 | 22 | 95 |
| 2002 | 44 | 202 |
| 2003 | 37 | 133 |
| 2004 | 24 | 158 |
| 2005 | 26 | 194 |
| 2006 | 44 | 204 |
| 2007 | 33 | 267 |
| 2008 | 41 | 328 |
| 2009 | 48 | 378 |
| 2010 | 59 | 426 |
| 2011 | 71 | 559 |
| 2012 | 76 | 647 |
| 2013 | 89 | 836 |
| 2014 | 83 | 927 |
| 2015 | 86 | 947 |
| 2016 | 69 | 1085 |
| 2017 | 91 | 990 |
| 2018 | 151 | 1287 |
| 2019 | 196 | 1571 |
| 2020 | 274 | 2249 |
| 2021 | 330 | 3120 |
| 2022 | 387 | 4247 |
| 2023 | 290 | 5106 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Computer Science.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Chemistry in Bahrain and 2231st in the World with 2,858 publications made and 46,390 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
University of Bahrain
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 52 | 54 |
| 1992 | 43 | 64 |
| 1993 | 37 | 67 |
| 1994 | 36 | 84 |
| 1995 | 41 | 68 |
| 1996 | 44 | 90 |
| 1997 | 22 | 115 |
| 1998 | 19 | 109 |
| 1999 | 27 | 110 |
| 2000 | 28 | 124 |
| 2001 | 29 | 153 |
| 2002 | 21 | 176 |
| 2003 | 39 | 193 |
| 2004 | 39 | 188 |
| 2005 | 34 | 240 |
| 2006 | 46 | 292 |
| 2007 | 59 | 316 |
| 2008 | 44 | 366 |
| 2009 | 49 | 479 |
| 2010 | 64 | 550 |
| 2011 | 53 | 683 |
| 2012 | 66 | 793 |
| 2013 | 82 | 993 |
| 2014 | 87 | 1121 |
| 2015 | 96 | 1326 |
| 2016 | 97 | 1539 |
| 2017 | 102 | 1833 |
| 2018 | 129 | 2094 |
| 2019 | 175 | 2730 |
| 2020 | 231 | 3958 |
| 2021 | 242 | 5531 |
| 2022 | 309 | 7249 |
| 2023 | 255 | 8647 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Biology in Bahrain and 2449th in the World with 2,855 publications made and 44,745 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
University of Bahrain
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 41 | 39 |
| 1992 | 33 | 39 |
| 1993 | 28 | 51 |
| 1994 | 31 | 64 |
| 1995 | 33 | 57 |
| 1996 | 34 | 54 |
| 1997 | 22 | 85 |
| 1998 | 12 | 87 |
| 1999 | 25 | 83 |
| 2000 | 15 | 99 |
| 2001 | 19 | 106 |
| 2002 | 25 | 171 |
| 2003 | 26 | 149 |
| 2004 | 28 | 139 |
| 2005 | 31 | 212 |
| 2006 | 30 | 225 |
| 2007 | 45 | 237 |
| 2008 | 40 | 309 |
| 2009 | 48 | 422 |
| 2010 | 56 | 483 |
| 2011 | 54 | 655 |
| 2012 | 67 | 754 |
| 2013 | 88 | 993 |
| 2014 | 89 | 1154 |
| 2015 | 108 | 1338 |
| 2016 | 105 | 1487 |
| 2017 | 101 | 1758 |
| 2018 | 155 | 1999 |
| 2019 | 189 | 2729 |
| 2020 | 261 | 4012 |
| 2021 | 304 | 5833 |
| 2022 | 328 | 7720 |
| 2023 | 288 | 9118 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Biology.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Mathematics in Bahrain and 1772nd in the World with 1,900 publications made and 17,717 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
University of Bahrain
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 18 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 | 22 |
| 1993 | 9 | 18 |
| 1994 | 19 | 16 |
| 1995 | 13 | 17 |
| 1996 | 17 | 27 |
| 1997 | 11 | 29 |
| 1998 | 13 | 53 |
| 1999 | 14 | 44 |
| 2000 | 9 | 39 |
| 2001 | 12 | 44 |
| 2002 | 22 | 101 |
| 2003 | 14 | 68 |
| 2004 | 14 | 100 |
| 2005 | 15 | 92 |
| 2006 | 19 | 114 |
| 2007 | 18 | 145 |
| 2008 | 28 | 155 |
| 2009 | 28 | 201 |
| 2010 | 36 | 244 |
| 2011 | 41 | 316 |
| 2012 | 49 | 373 |
| 2013 | 66 | 529 |
| 2014 | 62 | 580 |
| 2015 | 57 | 658 |
| 2016 | 51 | 702 |
| 2017 | 62 | 641 |
| 2018 | 86 | 870 |
| 2019 | 130 | 1087 |
| 2020 | 194 | 1670 |
| 2021 | 214 | 2250 |
| 2022 | 267 | 3209 |
| 2023 | 224 | 3868 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Mathematics.
Medicine rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 2nd for Medicine in Bahrain and 2363rd in the World with 1,859 publications made and 25,805 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Nursing.
University of Bahrain
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 18 | 6 |
| 1992 | 15 | 9 |
| 1993 | 15 | 20 |
| 1994 | 10 | 27 |
| 1995 | 12 | 28 |
| 1996 | 13 | 24 |
| 1997 | 4 | 26 |
| 1998 | 8 | 37 |
| 1999 | 12 | 27 |
| 2000 | 8 | 26 |
| 2001 | 9 | 34 |
| 2002 | 19 | 60 |
| 2003 | 9 | 57 |
| 2004 | 8 | 46 |
| 2005 | 15 | 61 |
| 2006 | 16 | 89 |
| 2007 | 14 | 86 |
| 2008 | 23 | 107 |
| 2009 | 14 | 158 |
| 2010 | 19 | 166 |
| 2011 | 29 | 200 |
| 2012 | 53 | 286 |
| 2013 | 57 | 407 |
| 2014 | 65 | 521 |
| 2015 | 77 | 609 |
| 2016 | 69 | 769 |
| 2017 | 62 | 839 |
| 2018 | 93 | 1007 |
| 2019 | 117 | 1439 |
| 2020 | 196 | 2224 |
| 2021 | 284 | 3678 |
| 2022 | 255 | 5420 |
| 2023 | 204 | 6184 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Medicine.
Business rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Business in Bahrain and 1391st in the World with 1,830 publications made and 14,853 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
University of Bahrain
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 9 |
| 1992 | 14 | 17 |
| 1993 | 7 | 24 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1995 | 13 | 18 |
| 1996 | 13 | 23 |
| 1997 | 5 | 27 |
| 1998 | 15 | 29 |
| 1999 | 12 | 28 |
| 2000 | 11 | 38 |
| 2001 | 8 | 27 |
| 2002 | 30 | 111 |
| 2003 | 13 | 57 |
| 2004 | 18 | 83 |
| 2005 | 10 | 101 |
| 2006 | 19 | 103 |
| 2007 | 20 | 170 |
| 2008 | 18 | 199 |
| 2009 | 39 | 241 |
| 2010 | 31 | 297 |
| 2011 | 42 | 420 |
| 2012 | 39 | 528 |
| 2013 | 56 | 591 |
| 2014 | 47 | 724 |
| 2015 | 43 | 695 |
| 2016 | 45 | 661 |
| 2017 | 54 | 595 |
| 2018 | 98 | 775 |
| 2019 | 136 | 846 |
| 2020 | 212 | 1212 |
| 2021 | 241 | 1542 |
| 2022 | 243 | 2241 |
| 2023 | 209 | 2721 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Economics in Bahrain and 1443rd in the World with 1,357 publications made and 10,320 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 6 | 10 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 |
| 1995 | 6 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 | 18 |
| 2000 | 6 | 13 |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 | 30 |
| 2003 | 10 | 21 |
| 2004 | 10 | 29 |
| 2005 | 4 | 42 |
| 2006 | 12 | 48 |
| 2007 | 8 | 68 |
| 2008 | 12 | 81 |
| 2009 | 22 | 113 |
| 2010 | 14 | 150 |
| 2011 | 31 | 215 |
| 2012 | 31 | 250 |
| 2013 | 30 | 352 |
| 2014 | 43 | 438 |
| 2015 | 37 | 424 |
| 2016 | 33 | 462 |
| 2017 | 54 | 430 |
| 2018 | 73 | 580 |
| 2019 | 100 | 751 |
| 2020 | 172 | 1000 |
| 2021 | 199 | 1439 |
| 2022 | 194 | 2179 |
| 2023 | 181 | 2756 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Economics.
Psychology rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Psychology in Bahrain and 2418th in the World with 1,309 publications made and 9,271 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
University of Bahrain
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 9 | 4 |
| 1992 | 8 | 4 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | 8 | 13 |
| 1997 | 9 | 19 |
| 1998 | 4 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 | 16 |
| 2000 | 2 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 | 23 |
| 2003 | 11 | 15 |
| 2004 | 4 | 33 |
| 2005 | 10 | 37 |
| 2006 | 11 | 49 |
| 2007 | 8 | 62 |
| 2008 | 14 | 70 |
| 2009 | 13 | 88 |
| 2010 | 13 | 128 |
| 2011 | 28 | 190 |
| 2012 | 41 | 211 |
| 2013 | 45 | 289 |
| 2014 | 50 | 400 |
| 2015 | 46 | 423 |
| 2016 | 45 | 470 |
| 2017 | 40 | 486 |
| 2018 | 69 | 621 |
| 2019 | 88 | 901 |
| 2020 | 151 | 1422 |
| 2021 | 180 | 2138 |
| 2022 | 195 | 2978 |
| 2023 | 148 | 3714 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Psychology.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Bahrain ranked 1st for Art & Design in Bahrain and 2065th in the World with 577 publications made and 4,501 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Literature, Aesthetics, Architecture.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
University of Bahrain
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 9 |
| 1998 | 2 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 | 19 |
| 2003 | 6 | 16 |
| 2004 | 2 | 13 |
| 2005 | 7 | 24 |
| 2006 | 6 | 24 |
| 2007 | 7 | 33 |
| 2008 | 12 | 46 |
| 2009 | 10 | 64 |
| 2010 | 13 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 73 |
| 2012 | 18 | 108 |
| 2013 | 18 | 130 |
| 2014 | 27 | 139 |
| 2015 | 20 | 172 |
| 2016 | 18 | 227 |
| 2017 | 14 | 185 |
| 2018 | 31 | 213 |
| 2019 | 43 | 253 |
| 2020 | 67 | 368 |
| 2021 | 81 | 513 |
| 2022 | 68 | 647 |
| 2023 | 35 | 768 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Bahrain in various areas of Art & Design.
